Dhaka, March 30 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Saturday congratulated July girls on receiving prestigious US award, noting that this recognition is a powerful testament to the extraordinary bravery, leadership, and unwavering commitment that they demonstrated during the student-led movement in July-August 2024.

"On behalf of the Interim Government of Bangladesh, I extend my deepest congratulations to you all for being recognized with the prestigious 2025 United States Secretary of State's International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award," he said in a message to the Resilient and Courageous July Konnya (July Girls/Women), UNB reports.

Dr Yunus said their actions during that critical time exemplify the true meaning of courage.

"As l...